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Chow Time: Mocha muddy buddies

Java addicts, this mix is for you! A hint of peanut butter seems to add only to the consistency, not the flavor, here — which leaves these muddy buddies with a rich, dark chocolaty, coffee flavor. Just a whiff of this stuff will perk you up!

7 cups corn rice square cereal

3/4 cup powdered sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons finely ground espresso

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1/3 cup peanut butter

Place the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

Whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and ground espresso in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook for 1 minute. Remove, stir and return to microwave to cook in 20-second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal, and fold to coat thoroughly. Pour the powdered sugar mixture over top, and toss to coat. Allow to cool before serving.